Emperor Penguins Speed Launch Out of the Water | National Geographic
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Photographer Paul Nicklen captures unique video of emperor penguins soaring through the sea and launching their bodies out of the water onto the ice. Scientists have discovered the secret of their speed — bubbles. Learn more in the November issue of National Geographic magazine.
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All Comments (21)
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Other birds: haha! U can’t even fly, penguin! Penguin: I DO fly, idiots. Just not in the air.
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2:21 lol I love how he has a penguin guide next to him!
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Using torpedo tech before it was cool! Penguins are badass.
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1:51 Penguin Fail on the left lol.
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The bubbles come from air being trapped in their feathers. They simply open the feathers to release the air, and it helps to make them faster, by allowing them to move through a good deal of air (from the bubbles), and objects move faster through air than through water.
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I love penguins. They are so adorable and cute.
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0:43 Extremely beautiful view !
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This would be a dream come true! I wish more people could admire all living animals like this, without harming them in any way.
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This is one of the coolest animal documentary I've seen in my life! Photographer's jacket looks like he's a penguin, they got used to havin' him around this is wonderful!
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The penguin at 0:45 changed his direction suddenly as if he is playing pinball in real life but it water...😆😁 Also loved the sound of the penguin in the end as if saying "Thanks"...
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This is so cool! And of course, those penguins are super cute :)
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Penguins are the best things in the world!
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Penguins are amazing
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Penguins are amazing creatures!
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I literally cannot comprehend what is happening. It is so beautiful yet. Amazing
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How could someone get a job for National Geographic and do what you guys did? Truly amazing and inspiring work!
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Wow!!! They are incredible under water 🐧 🐧 🌊
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This is such an incredible look into the world of a penguin. 👏
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One of the most fascinating videos I have seen! Thanks for uploading. Made my day!
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I bet that 1 dislike of this video is from that seal that didn't get his meal.
